Microsoft wants you to “make Windows even better” by setting up Microsoft Account services on Windows 10 devices. Windows 10 19H1: Microsoft pushes its services with 'Make Windows even better' prompt Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreFacebook removed nearly 500 pages and accounts targeted at Europe and Central Asia. Some originated from an agency controlled by the Kremlin. Facebook Identifies Russia-Linked Misinformation Campaign Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreIn recent years, Facebook has arguably been the most popular app in a lot of major markets across the globe. However, WhatsApp, one of the apps it acquired, has surpassed it in terms of monthly active users. According to a report released by analytics firm App Annie, the chat app overtook Facebook last September. While
Read MoreTim Cook / TIME: Tim Cook calls on Congress to pass privacy legislation and on the FTC to create a “data-broker clearinghouse”, enabling users to track and control their data — We all deserve control over our digital lives. That’s why we must rein in the data brokers Tim Cook calls on Congress to pass
Read MoreFeast your eyes on that shiny CPU cooler. Digital Storm's latest custom gaming desktops are a sight to see – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreDisney goes bells-out as a new remake follows The Jungle Book, Lion King and Dumbo. Hunchback of Notre Dame next to get Disney remake treatment – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreOver 130 Web security certificates belonging to federal agencies have now expired, making it harder to access online services, researchers say. The shutdown is breaking government websites, one by one Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreFour major takeaways can make or break Samsung’s futuristic phone. Galaxy X: Samsung's foldable phone must learn from ZTE, FlexPai's mistakes – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAs a layperson reading about some branches of mathematics, it often seems like mathematicians are just people who really like to create and solve puzzles. And, knowing that computer science shares a lot of its fundamentals with mathematics, we can assume that most computer scientists are also puzzle-solvers as well. This latest project from [tom7]
Read MoreUntil yesterday, upskirting was almost completely legal. The practice involves taking sexually intrusive photos up people’s clothing without their consent. But now, in England and Wales, it’s punishable by up to two years in prison — and it’s about time. Prior to this, most serious upskirting incidents would put the perpetrator on the sex offenders
Read MorePhones with 48-megapixel cameras are now a thing. In fact, I’ve got one on my desk literally right this second. These handsets are capable of producing bigger and more richer photos. To ensure it’s still easy to upload these humongous pictures to the Internet, Facebook today open-sourced a handy tool called Spectrum. Spectrum is an
Read MoreMicrosoft will now be offering the Windows 10 October 2018 Update, 1809, to select devices in phases. Windows 10 October 2018 Update finally shifts to automatic rollout Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreFacebook: Facebook takes down 471 Facebook pages and accounts, as well as 41 Instagram accounts, for coordinated inauthentic behavior originating in Russia — Today we removed multiple Pages, groups and accounts that engaged in coordinated inauthentic behavior on Facebook and Instagram. Facebook takes down 471 Facebook pages and accounts, as well as 41 Instagram accounts,
Read MoreAt the Masonic Cancer Clinic at the University of Minnesota, doctors have begun pairing a sensor with a common chemotherapy drug. The sensor transmits data from inside patients’ bodies to doctors. Forget to take your medication? A new digital pill will alert you — and your doctor. Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreGet that great durian taste without that terrible durian smell. Scientists find a way to add the smelly, thorny 'king of fruit' to sweets – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePolice in Mpumalanga, South Africa, have arrested two suspects who demanded a Bitcoin ransom following the kidnapping of a teenage boy and the attempted kidnapping of a 13 year-old girl. The kidnappers demanded just over $100,000 (1.5 million rand) worth of Bitcoin in exchange for the safe return of the teenage boy who was snatched
Read MoreStefan Etienne / The Verge: Mastercard updates policy to end automatic billing after free trials, will require merchants to request user authorization for recurring subscriptions — Plus, merchants will be required to send you monthly updates — Mastercard announced a new policy today for merchants who retain … Mastercard updates policy to end automatic billing
Read MorePostmarketOS began work on a real Linux distribution for Android phones just over 600 days ago. They recently blogged about the state of the project and ensured us that the project is definitely not dead. PostmarketOS’ overarching goal remains a 10 year life-cycle for smartphones. We previously covered the project on Hackaday to give an
Read MoreFemale research scientists are more productive than their male colleagues, though they are widely perceived as being less so. Women are also rewarded less for their scientific achievements. That’s according to my team’s study for United Nations University – Merit on gender inequality in scientific research in Mexico, published as a working paper in December
Read MoreWe’re just over two weeks into 2019, and one of the biggest data leaks in recent years has surfaced. Today, renowned security researcher Troy Hunt reported a massive leak consisting of 773 million unique email IDs and 21 million unique passwords, which he refers to as Collection #1. Hunt said that multiple people reached out to him
Read MoreBreakfast is a meal fraught with paradoxes. It’s important to start the day with a hearty meal full of energy and nutrition, but it’s also difficult to cook when you’re still bleary-eyed and half asleep. As with many problems in life, automation is the answer. [James Bruton] has the rig that will boil your egg
Read MoreThe Redmond-based software giant is planning to address homelessness and develop affordable housing for residents in the area. Microsoft pledges 0M to build homes in Seattle – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreRemember the Moto Razr? The iconic flip phone, which was released first in 2004, defined ‘sexy’ in the gadget world well before the iPhone was a thing. Now, according to a report from Wall Street Journal, Motorola is planning to bring it back in a new foldable avatar. Just know that you might have to
Read MoreThe $500 million commitment will be used for loans and grants to accelerate the construction of more affordable housing across the region. Microsoft promises 0m to fix Greater Seattle's housing affordability 'crisis' Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreAmazon.com, Inc.: Amazon Web Services announces AWS Backup, a fully-managed, centralized service for customers to back up their data across AWS services and on-premises — Centralized backup service makes it easier and more cost-effective for customers to automate backups of their data and meet business and regulatory requirements Amazon Web Services announces AWS Backup, a
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